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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon 80D
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon 90D versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 90D was released 6 years later than the K-5 IIs and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 90D grades against the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 90D K-5 IIs 
RevealedAugust 2019June 2013More recent by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Canon 90D

 K-5 IIs 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Pentax K-5 IIs

 90D K-5 IIs 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D has got physical measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Compare the Canon 90D versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the 90D and the K-5 IIs.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and K-5 IIs is 60 and 60 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and K-5 IIs.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 90D to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer 90D will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
83
has manual focus
high resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Street photography camera
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Sports photography camera
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high resolution (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (1,300 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography features
78
great battery (1,300 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
high resolution (33MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
65
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high resolution (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (1,300 CIPA)
no image stabilization
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 90D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Canon EOS 90DPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 90D Pentax K-5 IIs
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2013-06-04
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701g (1.55 lbs) 760g (1.68 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs 980 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,199 $749